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 My phone sim card slot is broken. I've updated and now I can't activate. My phone has become unusable. We can't fix the sim issue. I was using my phone like an ipad but now it won't turn on. Can you please help me how to get past this screen. My phone is iphone x


My phone sim card slot is broken. I've updated and now I can't activate. My phone has become unusable. We can't fix the sim issue. I was using my phone like an ipad but now it won't turn on. Can you please help me how to get past this screen. My phone is iphone x





iPhone X

Posted on Nov 17, 2021 10:11 PM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2021 10:27 PM

sefa245 Said:

"activate error: My phone sim card slot is broken. I've updated and now I can't activate. My phone has become unusable. We can't fix the sim issue. I was using my phone like an ipad but now it won't turn on. Can you please help me how to get past this screen. My phone is iphone x"

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See About Getting this Serviced:


Whom to Contact:

A. Contact Apple:

You have a One-YearOut-of-the-BoxLimited-Warranty. So, if less than a year since the date of purchase, contact Apple Support, and see if you can get this serviced through them.

Apple Support Contact Information:


or...


B. Contacting an AASP: 

Also, take this to an AASP (Apple Authorized Service provider), asking for assistance.

  1. Go Here: Find Locations - Apple Authorized Reseller
  2. Click: Service & Support
  3. Enter: your location information
  4. See: if there is an AASP nearby
  5. Contact: an AASP that shows up, and find out more about the services that they offer to fix the iPhone


Or...


C. A Retailer:

Contact your local retailer, seeing if they replace these slots. 

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Nov 17, 2021 10:27 PM in response to sefa245

sefa245 Said:

"activate error: My phone sim card slot is broken. I've updated and now I can't activate. My phone has become unusable. We can't fix the sim issue. I was using my phone like an ipad but now it won't turn on. Can you please help me how to get past this screen. My phone is iphone x"

-------


See About Getting this Serviced:


Whom to Contact:

A. Contact Apple:

You have a One-YearOut-of-the-BoxLimited-Warranty. So, if less than a year since the date of purchase, contact Apple Support, and see if you can get this serviced through them.

Apple Support Contact Information:


or...


B. Contacting an AASP: 

Also, take this to an AASP (Apple Authorized Service provider), asking for assistance.

  1. Go Here: Find Locations - Apple Authorized Reseller
  2. Click: Service & Support
  3. Enter: your location information
  4. See: if there is an AASP nearby
  5. Contact: an AASP that shows up, and find out more about the services that they offer to fix the iPhone


Or...


C. A Retailer:

Contact your local retailer, seeing if they replace these slots. 

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